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This program will explore the unique legal issues facing the open source and free software community? Our experienced faculty will discuss the challenges developers are facing; the variety of licensing options when developing and using OSS; compliance with both the law and the terms of those licenses; and recent developments in the open source community that are changing how open source and free software is being used around ...

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Licensing intellectual property can be a practical and efficient strategy for companies looking to expand into a new market, enhance an existing product line, reduce costs or accomplish other business goals. The IP under consideration to license could be a patent, copyright, trademark, software or any combination of them all. IP licensing is a practice that is increasingly common across industries and as the need ...

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It used to be that only “death and taxes” were inevitable, but for attorneys these days, add to that list, “Privacy.” This seminar will give general practitioners, litigators, corporate counsel, and transactional attorneys a fundamental understanding about how privacy connects and works with other practice areas as well as the basics of the security of personal information and regulatory enforcement. You ...

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From the physical world to the Internet, infringement of IP is a multi-billion dollar industry. In-house and outside counsel need to know how best to protect their company’s or their client’s investments in IP. To keep up with the rapidly evolving legal landscape in this field, companies need to be informed not only about the challenges they face, but also about the legal developments that affect how they ...

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Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Twitter, Yelp, YouTube and other social media sites are transforming not only the daily lives of consumers, but also how companies interact with consumers. Indeed, even the largest, most conservative blue-chip corporations have embraced social media; one recent study reveals that, of the Fortune Global 500, 97% are on LinkedIn; 86% have Twitter accounts; 84% have a presence on ...

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Legal Services providers are under increasing pressure from government regulators and clients to insure that sensitive client data stored in law firm servers is secure. The Securities and Exchange Commission, for example, is taking a closer look at cybersecurity breaches in public companies – viewing them as fiduciary lapses. Legal services providers, like most vendors, are required to adhere to the same security standards ...

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Artificial Intelligence has become ubiquitous in our homes and workplaces. We encounter it daily shopping online, using smartphones, accessing home assistants, and in many other ways. In the workplace, AI is pervasive in every industry from manufacturing to health care to law. Along with the convenience and productivity AI brings, AI comes with unanticipated legal issues.
Artificial Intelligence 2019 will explore the technology ...

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The Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are reshaping patent law, and this program will teach you everything you need to know about the basics of patent litigation in this rapidly changing landscape. An expert faculty will cover the patent litigation process from start to finish, including actions brought in federal district court and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). ...

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We are in the midst of a digital evolution. Technology continues to evolve and disrupt at breakneck speed, outpacing existing laws and regulations. As a result, businesses face challenges on all fronts on a daily basis. Employees working from home and on the road present new and unique challenges for employers. Data breaches are not a matter of if, but when, stealing precious hours of sleep from information and compliance ...

Please be advised that only breakout sessions 1a, "Analysis of a Technology License Agreement," and 2a, "Licensing Issues in the Life Sciences Industry," will be available via Live Webcast and Groupcast.
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Intellectual property licensing continues to grow increasingly complex with the legal, regulatory and technical landscape constantly evolving. Building and maintaining a successful and effective practice requires that practitioners ...

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Explore the ethical risks and benefits of social media. PLI’s expert faculty will examine a host of issues - including what types of personal information employers are permitted to access without the consent of their employees or applicants; best practices for privacy and security; the use of mobile apps; the attorney-client privilege and email; the use of social media in screening jurors and witnesses; and many others. ...

Please note the plenary sessions and Litigation Breakout Track will be available via the Live Webcast.
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The past several years have brought a dizzying array of changes in patent law, between new legislation, new USPTO procedures, and Supreme Court activity at a rate not seen in decades. The Institute is your answer to keeping abreast of these myriad developments, whether your practice focuses on litigation, prosecution, or strategy/transactions. ...